Nevers, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Monastère de la Visitation
The Visitation nuns have been present in Nevers since the 17th century; their monastery stands on the route des Saulaies.
The community is leaving the town. In September 2026 the sisters held two public sales of the convent contents; the date of the last departures and the future of the buildings had not been announced.
Before you act. Press reports only; no statement from the diocese or the order was found, and no destination for the sisters is given.
Last checked 8 November 2026. Parts of this entry could not be fully confirmed; see the note above. Responsible body: Monastère de la Visitation, Nevers.
Épinac, France
A joint statement of 7 October 2026 by the bishop of Autun, the prioress general and the Jeunesse-Lumière school says the sisters will leave at the end of 2026. The Family of Bethlehem remains owner and lends the site to the school of prayer and mission from September 2027; the church stays open.
Jonquières, France
The bishop of Beauvais, Noyon and Senlis announced on 21 April 2026 that the community is closing: six aging sisters remain and no reinforcement has come. They are leaving over the following months for other Carmels or care homes; the future of the building and of the memorial crypt of the martyrs is still being discussed.